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5 Creative Ways to Use an Inflatable at Home

5 creative ways to use an inflatable.

To some people the appeal of a bounce house is a mystery. Perhaps for lack of personal experience, some might wonder why it is that kids flock to something so simple. The primary objective in a bounce house is to bounce, which could raise some questions among the non-believers. “What’s so fun about that?” they might ask themselves. If you have ever experienced an inflatable bounce house while growing up, you probably get it.

Remember the excitement and curiosity that struck you the first time that you spotted a bouncy castle? From afar it’s a colorful palace that appears to be made up of giant balloons! Up close it’s a safe place to get silly, play games, and defy gravity all at once! Once inside, you’d quickly realize that bouncing was just the beginning. For children, this magical, giant balloon castle could open the windows and doors of your mind. Bouncing definitely happens, but it happens in between the fun and games that are inspired by the bounce house.

Bouncers are not just good for jumping up and down repeatedly, they inspire all kinds of creative play for children. If you’re not convinced that there is more to a bouncer than just bouncing, check out these 5 creative ways to use an inflatable at home.

Set The Stage!

1. Hold a Talent Show or a Dance Contest, using your inflatable as the stage.  Arrange a few chairs in front of your bouncer for the viewers. Short on playmates? Mom and Dad, or even a few stuffed animals and toys can act as the audience or judges as the little ones take turns showing off their stuff. With a raised bounce platform, an inflatable makes for an excellent stage. The Superstar Inflatable Party Moonwalk is big enough for one star on the “stage” or for a group performance. The soft bounce platform is great for gravity defying dance moves and the mesh walls allow for visibility from all sides.

2. Have a look-a-like contest. While everyone is inside of the bouncer, call out animals or their favorite characters to imitate. You can draw animals and characters out of a hat or make them up as you go along. One by one, call out a character or animal and give everyone playing time to do their best imitation. The bouncy element adds to the fun and also helps kids really get into character, especially when imitating jumping animals like a frog or kangaroo.

To add a competitive element, grant points to the best imitation each round. Have an adult or extra player stand outside to judge and keep score. The player with the most “best imitation” points at the end of the game wins!

3. Play Crack the Egg. Have everyone playing form a circle in the bounce castle, while one person sits in the center. The person in the center is the “egg” and must curl up into a ball, wrapping their arms around their knees. Using their powerful bouncing legs, the surrounding players bounce around the “egg” trying to get them to let go of their knees, thus cracking the egg.

4. Try some classic games like Red Light, Green Light or Simon Says. Many of us remember these classic games played outside with family or neighborhood friends as children. Both games call for a leader, while the rest of the participants follow the instructions given. In Red Light, Green Light the leader instructs players to bounce and then freeze. When the leader calls out “green light!” everyone starts bouncing. As soon as the leader calls out “red light!” everyone must freeze. Anyone who moves is “out” and the last player “in” wins!

Similarly, with Simon Says the leader is Simon and must speak in third person. When the leader says “Simon says bounce in a circle” everyone must bounce in a circle. The players should listen carefully because they only want to do what Simon says. If the leader simply tells them to sit down on the bounce floor, but does not include “Simon says…” it doesn’t count. Anyone to follow an instruction given without “Simon says…” is “out”. Much like Red Light, Green Light, the last person “in” wins!

Have an adventure in the world of make believe!

5. Play make-believe, using your inflatable to create the world around you. The coolest thing about watching kids as they play is how they can utilize their surroundings to create an entire world of make believe. Inflatables can help to set the scene for many epic adventures.

You’d be amazed to see how easily an adventure develops with an inflatable. The Misty Kingdom can easily become a fortress or a grand palace for your royal highnesses. The Pirate Blaster becomes home to the toughest swash-bucklers on the seven seas! The Rainforest Rapids means kids can spend their days exploring the canopy with monkeys, snakes and sloths! Because the only limitations in the world of make-believe come from within, the possibilities for play are endless.

Guided play is great, but for most kids all you need is a little inspiration. Blast Zone Inflatables are about more than just bouncing. They offer inspiration and an environment that encourages creativity and playfulness.

Recap:

  • Bounce Houses may seem like they only serve one purpose.
  • There is more to an inflatable than just bouncing.
  • There are many different games that can be played in a bouncer.
  • Game ideas include talent shows, athletic games, and classic games like Simon Says.
  • Inflatables inspire imagination and creativity.
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If Santa Brings a Bounce House…

If Santa brings a bounce house…

(Exploring what might happen if Santa brings a bounce house this Christmas.)

 

…your kids might be speechless.

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Is this real life?!

…the fast setup may not be fast enough.

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Any day now, I want to bounce!

…tears of joy? It could happen!

Tears of Joy
I’m just so happy!

…you may get a peek at the elusive happy-dance.

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This is my happy dance.

…it might just be the Best. Christmas. Ever.

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Santa gets it! He just gets it!

Mail Zone: Time Limits on Blowers, Sun Shades, and Using Extension Cords

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Jonathan Asks:

Does my blower have to be on the whole time or can I fill up the bouncer and then turn it off? Does the blower over heat if you have it on for a long time?

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Blast Zone:

Blast Zone inflatables are constructed with a breathable fabric which allows some air to escape through the corners, seams, and through small pinholes in the material. Because the inflatable is not air tight, you will need to keep the blower running continuously in order to keep your unit inflated. This is the nature of most inflatable bouncers and slides in the constant-air category, which are the high quality, durable inflatables.

There isn’t any time limit to how long you can run your blower but we do recommend using common sense in this arena. If you are planning an event and you know that you will be running the inflatable for several hours or all day long, you can plan for small breaks in between. If you’re planning to run your inflatable all day, you can stop the blower for 10-15 minutes every 4 hours or so to allow the blower to cool down.

Overheating is not common, but there is a breaker built-in to protect the functionality of your blower. If it overheats, the internal breaker on the blower will not turn on for  approximately two hours to allow it to cool down completely. Rather than exhausting the unit itself, overheating is more often caused by external factors such as high heat from the sun. You can minimize this by placing the blower in the shade.

To keep inflated the blower must stay on at all times!
To keep inflated the blower must stay on at all times!

 


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Stephanni Asks:

Why don’t any of your bouncers have roof coverings? Can I order one as an add on?

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Blast Zone:

Home use inflatables do not include any sun shades or roof coverings because all of our products are designed to adhere to safety standards to prevent entrapment hazards. With these standards in mind, no Blast Zone inflatable with a bounce area smaller than 13′ x 13′ feature any type of roof covering.

Roofs/coverings on inflatable are typically in place to deflect sunlight, as prolonged direct sunlight can heat up the vinyl bounce surface. You can protect children from heated vinyl surfaces by setting inflatables up in a shaded areas, recommending protective clothing like socks, and by avoiding using inflatables in extreme weather conditions such as high heat or direct sunlight.  Or if things are getting a little warm, use a wet towel to cool off the vinyl.

We advise the use of common sense safety practices at all times. If your setup seems unsafe for any reason, do not allow children to play there until you’ve tested it and any issues have been resolved!  Do not allow children to come in contact with a bounce surface if it seems hot to the touch, has been sitting in direct sunlight for a long period of time, etc.

One great way to keep bounce surfaces cool is to place the inflatable in the shade!
One great way to keep bounce surfaces cool is to place the inflatable in the shade!

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Jenn Asks:

My manual says no extension cords can be used. Is this really true and what is the reason for this?

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Blast Zone:

The CPSC does not allow us to make recommendations on extension cords, however the built-in 75′ option we offer meets safety requirements for the device.  In such scenarios it is important that the cord be heavy enough gauge to be safe and minimize any loss of amperage to the device.


In our Blast Zone Mail Zone series, we answer good questions submitted by you,  our great customers.  Pardon us if we repeat ourselves occasionally.  Some questions are asked frequently, and worth answering more than once!

Blast Zone appreciates your questions.  If you’d like to submit a Mail Zone Question, please email us at mailbag@blastzone.com.  For immediate assistance, feel free to call us at 877-889-4685, or email us at service@blastzone.com

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Bounce Houses: The Ultimate Gift for Grandkids

Just when you thought you were already the best Grandparents!
Just when you thought you were already the best Grandparents!

Grandparents possess a unique connection to their grandchildren. The unconditional love given by grandparents allows grandma and grandpa to develop the type of familial friendship with kids that cannot be recreated under another circumstance. Children need their grandparents. For kids, grandparents are friends, family and allies all wrapped together in one fun package. In addition to being the source of warm hugs and sweet treats, grandparents are an incredible source of advice, encouragement, and emotional support for kids.

Not all families have the luxury of seeing each other each day, but the relationship between grandparent and grandchild is magical. It’s the kind of relationship that doesn’t care how much time has passed, or what has changed since the last visit. It’s the kind of relationship that is all about love, sharing memories, and having fun together. Finding the perfect gift for your grandchildren is a great way to connect with kids, and to remind them that you are there for them even if you are not nearby in each moment.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your grandchildren, look no further. Bounce Houses are the perfect gift for grandkids! They provide the wow-factor essential with any gift presented to your grandchildren without being a huge nuisance to parents. With it’s simple set up and a distinct lack of complicated assembly parts, a bounce house is a quick and easy way to bring the fun!

Even if you’re looking for a toy that can be used at your own home, an inflatable can go anywhere. You can fold the compact Magic Castle Bounce House and store it under a bed or in a closet, breaking it out when your grandchildren come to visit. Suddenly, spending the weekend at grandma’s house just got better (if that’s even possible).

Bounce Houses have a Huge Wow Factor… Simple to set up… Easy to Store….

Swing sets used to be a favorite gift for grandchildren, and it makes sense. You want something that will keep kids active but more importantly, keep them entertained. With a bounce house, you get all of that and more. Not only is an inflatable an excellent way to trick kids into exercising while they play, it is also a great way to encourage kids to have fun. Kids are lucky to still have their brilliant imaginations intact, which is something that many adults no longer possess. With an inflatable, they are given the opportunity to put their magical minds to work while they play.

A bouncer like the Rock Crawler Bouncer and Ball Pit offers similar benefits to that of a swing set, without the headache of setting up such an elaborate play structure. Blast Zone inflatables can be set up in about 5 minutes, and the blower does most of the work for you. Even if you live farther away, a bounce house can be purchased and shipped directly to your grandchildren as a gift .

Whether it be the holidays, a big birthday, or no reason in particular, an inflatable bouncer is the ultimate grandparent gift. It even works as a collective gift to the family. Because of the portability of Blast Zone inflatables, they can be gifted to an individual or shared among cousins at family gatherings.

A bouncer is the kind of gift that excites kids because bouncing is fun, it brings the silliness out. One thing that you can be sure of, is that when a gift comes from a grandparent it becomes something more than a gift. Gifts from grandparents become memories that children cherish. Each time they bounce around, laughing and smiling widely, they’ll think of you.

Recap:

  • Bounce Houses are the Ultimate Gift for Grandkids
  • Inflatables Have a huge “wow factor”
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy to Store
  • Easy to Transport
  • Kids get exercise without realizing it
  • Share among extended family
  • Ship directly to Grand Kids as a gift
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Movember Foundation Donation – Awareness and Research for Men’s Health

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Check out what our November Donation is for!

We are proud to support The Movember Foundation, with a donation to Ned 2.0’s Movember campaign.  The Movember Foundations is an organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for four of the biggest health issues faced by men. Since 2003, The Movember Foundation has raised millions of dollars and has funded over 1,000 programs focusing on the awareness, research, and prevention of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity in men.

By prioritizing the funding of four of the biggest health issues faced by men, The Movember Foundation ensures that their investments have a significant long-term, global impact.

The Movember Foundation works year-round with their global men’s health partners and academic and clinical institutions to effect change. In particular, this organization focuses on:

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the US.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-34 in the US.

Poor Mental Health

Around 1 in 4 adults in the US will experience a mental health problem in a given year.

Physical Inactivity

Around half (53.8%) of American men meet the federal guidelines for physical activity.

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On average, across the world, men die 6 years earlier than women. The Movember foundation is working to fund breakthrough solutions that produce real improvements in the lives of those dealing with these health issues. They aim to give more life to our fathers, sons, brothers, and friends. You don’t have to be a man to care about men’s health.
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If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved with the mo’ movement, visit Movember.com or donate to the cause on our friend Ned 2.0’s Movember campaign!
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The Holidays Are Here and So Are the Sales!

We’re all taking Thanksgiving to relax and enjoy time with our loved ones here at Blast Zone. It’s a big day for us because it’s the day before our big sale!

This Friday, we’re going to be holding a HUGE sale. We’re talking SITE-WIDE! Stop by BlastZone.com to see what kind of gifts you might find. Everything on our website is getting a markdown.

This event begins on Black Friday and will run all the way through Cyber Monday!

Can’t wait until then? We’re giving our followers early access to these discounts. Call our sales team now at 877-889-4685 for early access while supplies last.

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Huge Savings This Weekend!
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Bounce Away the Rainy Day Blues: A Guide to Using Inflatables Indoors

Bounce away the rainy day blues with Blast Zone!
Bounce away the rainy day blues!

Rain, Rain, Go Away. Or stay all day, we’ll still get to play! This is the cheer you’d hear if you had an inflatable. We get asked all the time, “can you put a bounce house inside?” The answer to that question is a resounding “Yes!”

Gone are the days where a rainy day meant kids sat at the window, watching listlessly as the rain poured down outside. We live in an age where modern homes are equipped with indoor entertainment. Television and video games may pass the time, but they don’t leave much room for expression. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. While consumable media may be a quick and easy means to an end, getting kids up and playing is an end in itself.

Children can sit for hours without realizing that there is rain falling outside because they are tuned into their screens and tuned out of the world around them. This is no way to sharpen their minds. As the rain starts to roll in, what kids need is true interactivity. If you give kids something awesome to play with, they will create a narrative to go along with it. They don’t need to be spoon fed a storyline the way they are with television or video games. They have the gift of imagination, something that many adults don’t have.

When people think of bouncers, they think birthday parties or community events. These are the bouncers of the past. Today, Blast Zone inflatables come in a wide range of shapes and sizes that allow for a multitude of different uses. One of the many uses being bouncing around at home. Maybe it’s rainy outside, or maybe it’s too hot to play outside safely. Weather conditions definitely play a big role when considering using an inflatable indoors, but perhaps the weather isn’t the reason. You don’t need any reason in particular to set up inside, all you need is a little space.

Rainy days are better with bouncers… Inflatables offer more creative freedom than TV or Video Games…

Making Space

When you’re considering setting up your inflatable indoors or thinking of purchasing a bouncer to be used inside, the first thing to consider is location. Where will you be setting your inflatable up? In a playroom? A basement? Living room? There are no rules! Just be sure to measure your area before hand to ensure that you have the space. We typically recommend at least one foot of extra space on either side of the inflatable to provide a little bit of wiggle room. Even when they are anchored, bouncers tend to move around a bit when they are in use.

In addition to the wiggle room allowed on each side, keep in mind that the blower attaches in the back of most inflatables (though some inflatables feature the blower attachment on the side). You should allow five to six feet of room behind the inflatable for the blower. When you’ve figured out how much available space that you have indoors, compare that with the measurements of the inflatable on our website. The Magic Castle and the Little Bopper are both compact favorites for indoor use.

You can find the inflated dimensions for each item in the “specs” section of the product page. Alternately, you may contact the Blast Zone support team for that information by calling 877-889-4685. Keep in mind that the dimensions on the site cover the inflatable, but you will want to add the additional 1 foot of space for each side plus the 6 feet of space for the blower when determining the fit.

Anchoring

Once you’ve determined where you will set up your inflatable and which bouncer is going to be the best fit for you, it’s time to set up. When setting up an inflatable, the primary concern is safety. Always make sure that your inflatable is properly anchored. When you’re using your inflatable in the grass, you can anchor it using the yellow anchoring stakes but on solid surfaces such as carpet you will need to anchor using weight.

Sandbags for indoor anchoring can purchased for a discounted price when they are added on with the purchase of an inflatable. Our sandbags can be filled with about 25 lbs of sand per each bag. You may not know how to anchor a bounce house indoors, but its as easy as connecting your bounce house to the easy-to-use sandbags.

Rain got you down? Bounce inside!
Rain got you down? Bounce inside!

Placement

Now that you’ve got your inflatable in it’s place and you’ve anchored your inflatable, you can finish setting up. You may have noticed that your setup instructions warn against setting inflatables up on carpet. The general reason for this is to keep you mindful of the surface that you are setting up on. Some carpeted surfaces can be very hard, such as industrial carpeting without padding, but most homes use a standard type of carpeting that is much softer. The main point of the precaution is to advise against using on hard surfaces.

If you feel you’d like additional padding around the entry way, you can also place a blanket, folded or otherwise, to your liking, underneath the entry ramp. Generally, we advise the use of common-sense safety practices at all times.  If your location seems unsafe for any reason, do not set up your inflatable there!  This would include very hard surfaces, area rugs that are not secured onto the flooring, obstructions, cramped spaces, etc.

Save your furniture from becoming a jungle gym!

Ready, Set, Bounce!

That’s it. You’re ready to have some fun. Simply attach and turn on the included blower and you’ll have an indoor bounce center right there in your own home! If you’ve found a dedicated spot for your inflatable such as a playroom, you can leave your inflatable there between uses. Simply switch off the blower and let it deflate until the next use. If you’re using common living areas for temporary bouncing, you can fold it up when you’re done and store it in a closet or under the bed. It fits neatly into the included storage bag so you don’t have to think about it when it is not being used.

Rainy days don’t have to put a damper on the fun, and your little ones can keep moving even when outdoor play is not possible. Kids get to expend some of that boundless energy, flex their mind-muscles and your furniture maintains its appropriate use instead of becoming a rainy day jungle gym. With indoor bouncing, everyone wins!

Recap:

  • Rainy days are better with bouncers
  • Inflatables offer more creative freedom than TV or Video Games
  • A wide selection means there is a bouncer to fit in most homes
  • Weighted anchoring and soft carpet surfaces allow children to bounce indoors safely
  • Having a bouncer means your furniture won’t become a jungle gym

Mail Zone: Differences Between Commercial Grade and Home Use Inflatables

The Blast Zone Pirate Bay Inflatable Water Park is for home-use only.
The Blast Zone Pirate Bay Inflatable Water Park is for home-use only.

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Deborah Asks:

Is the pirate blaster commercial? How do I know if an item is commercial grade? I run a social kids fund at our campground and I am interested in a commercial water slide.

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Blast Zone:

The Pirate Blaster is not a commercial grade item. It is a home-use item and is not designed for commercial use. You can view this item and its current pricing by viewing the item on BlastZone.com.

You can typically tell if an item is commercial grade because it will have the word “commercial” in the name. Another indication when browsing the Blast Zone website, is that the commercial items will be categorized in the commercial section of our site. There is also a price difference between home use and commercial grade, this is because there are several differences between these two categories. While home use products are designed for personal use, commercial inflatables are designed for business applications such as party rentals or summer camps.
Our commercial inflatables come with a longer warranty than our home use products, are constructed of heavy duty commercial grade materials, and feature higher weight capacities. While we don’t have the exact model you were interested in available in commercial grade, we do have a selection of commercial grade water inflatables that would likely suit your needs.


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Blast Zone 1 Year Warranty and 2 Year Promise come with all Home Use Inflatables!

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Tiffany Asks:

Is the home warranty for 1 year or 2 years? What is the 2 Year Promise?

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Blast Zone:

Blast Zone home-use products come with a 1-year limited warranty. This warranty protects against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The 2-year promise is a program allows us to stand by our products even after the 1-year warranty period has ended.

In a nutshell, the 2-Year Promise provides an option to buy a very heavily discounted replacement product for up to 2 years after the date of purchase. If you choose to replace your Blast Zone Residential Inflatable within a two year period from the original date of purchase, after the full Limited warranty period for reasons detailed on our 2-Year Promise page, Blast Zone will replace your inflatable with the same unit or a similar unit of your choosing, without the blower, at a discount of 50% off of the non-sale, non-discounted retail price listed at blastzone.com at the time of claim.

For more details on the 1-Year limited warranty or the 2-Year Promise, please visit the “Info” tab on blastzone.com where we provide everything you need to know in detail.


In our Blast Zone Mail Zone series, we answer good questions submitted by you,  our great customers.  Pardon us if we repeat ourselves occasionally.  Some questions are asked frequently, and worth answering more than once!

Blast Zone appreciates your questions.  If you’d like to submit a Mail Zone Question, please email us at mailbag@blastzone.com.  For immediate assistance, feel free to call us at 877-889-4685, or email us at service@blastzone.com

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Make A Wish Donation

Make A Wish and Blast Zone make a great team!
Make A Wish and Blast Zone make a great team!

Blast Zone is honored to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. The Make-A-Wish vision is to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. We partnered with Make-A-Wish Illinois to aid in granting a wish for a 4-year-old boy from Sycamore, IL. He wished for a backyard makeover and we were able to help make that wish a reality with the contribution of a Pirate’s Bay Play Park.

In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 37 minutes. At Make-A-Wish® they believe a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides them and inspires them to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids they serve.

Since 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 13,000 wishes to children across the state with the support of volunteers, donors, and other supporters.

Every year, nearly 1,200 children in Illinois are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. Make-A-Wish® believes that wishes are an important part of the overall care and treatment of these children. Each wish offers the opportunity for a joyous, life-changing experience.

There are so many ways that you can help this organization continue to make wishes come true. Please visit Wish.org or Illinois.Wish.org for options to donate, volunteer, or to help raise funds.

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5 Ways Inflatables Can Make This Halloween Happier and Healthier

Can you even bounce inside a Haunted House?
Can you even bounce inside a Haunted House?

Halloween is a festive favorite for many adults and children alike. What is not to love? You get costumes, pumpkins, and all things spooky, and let’s not forget candy, candy, and more candy! That is a lot of fun to fit into one fun evening. While some may rise to the occasion, not everyone has the time or the mind to make Halloween night an experience to remember. Fear not! We’ve got your back! We’ve found 5 ways to make this Halloween happier and healthier with the help of inflatables.

Make Your Halloween Planning Easier

While many find Halloween to be a great excuse to get creative with their costumes and decorations, it is also a lot of work! Sometimes Halloween falls on a Saturday, which provides a few extra hours to make some magic happen. This is a luxury only afforded to us every few years. We won’t have another until 2020! Can you imagine the stress that parents endure when Halloween falls on a school or work night? I bet you can, because it happened last year. When you have a bounce house at your disposal, you may be able to get away with skipping an evening of door-to-door candy collection. Set up the inflatable, dole out treat bags to your little ones, and call it a night.

Sure, you may still find yourself handing out candy for other kids but at least it’s from the comfort of your own home. You might even get a few trick-or-treaters who forget all about candy when they spot the bounce house, asking for a minute or so to bounce around instead. Having your own inflatable means hours of fun without leaving your yard.

A Great Addition to a Halloween Party

Even if you’re already planning to skip Trick-or-Treating, perhaps by planning to host a party at home, a bounce house can help take a Halloween party to the next level. A lot of parents have realized that inflatables are easy entertainment for parties. With Halloween being all about imagination and make-believe, your bounce house becomes an extension of the fun. At Blast Zone, you can find several inflatables with themes that can go hand in hand with several classic costumes, like pirates, princesses or even wild animal costumes paired with the Rainforest Rapids Combo.

Keep an eye out for those scary pumpkins this year!
Keep an eye out for those scary pumpkins this year!

Burn off those Candy Calories

Some might argue that while it’s certainly fun to eat your weight in candy, it may not always be the best choice, all things considered. Candy calories count, and they can definitely add up. This is especially true if Halloween night spreads into something more like Halloween week, like it does for so many families. Between Harvest Festivals at your local community center and classroom Halloween parties, the sweet treats really start to stack. Now you’ve got belly aches and spoiled appetites to contend with. With an inflatable, kids have a fun way to burn off some of the extra calories and sugar.

Kids Stay Safe

Halloween traditions vary by the community, but the most widely known is Trick-or-Treating. Each year, kids all over head out after dark to collect candy from their neighbors. It is a fun tradition, but with each passing year neighborhoods everywhere are experiencing dwindling numbers of trick-or-treaters. This is because many communities are resorting to hosting private carnivals and parking lot trunk-or-treat parties in an attempt to keep kids safe. These events can be made more fun with good planning and great entertainment. There is something to be said about being the family that brought the bounce house.

Is this where all the ghosts come from?
Is this where all the ghosts come from?

Adults Stay Sane

Halloween is fun for adults as much as it is for kids, but the reality is that a lot of the traditions were started for kids to have a good time. For a lot of parents, holidays and festivities are all about making sure that their kids have plenty of fun and fond memories to look back on. While creating these memories can be a lot of work, their smiles make the work worth it.

The grown-ups are responsible to make sure that it all goes off without a hitch. With a bounce house at your disposal, it takes away a lot of the guess work in making the evening filled with fun. While kids bounce around and work up a sweat, you don’t have to worry about how to keep kids warm in costume. Inflatables can also give you a few moments to relax and enjoy the sound of their laughter. An inflatable might make for a happier Halloween but best of all, the evening of Halloween is just the beginning. After the capes are hung and the make-up is washed away your bounce house will remain, ready to entertain.